The Board granted service connection for the cause of death, finding that the Veteran's glioblastoma was caused by his exposure to Agent Orange during active military service in Vietnam.
The deciding factor: The private medical opinion from Dr. C.D.R., which provided a thorough analysis linking the Veteran's glioblastoma multiforme to his exposure to dioxin and benzene found in Agent Orange, was deemed more persuasive than the VA medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- malignant neoplasm of the brain (glioblastoma)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25038601
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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